A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
This resolution is currently in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time. It is not moving forward right now.
Legislative Progress
This is a non-controversial, bipartisan resolution that recognizes a widely supported cause and does not require new spending.
Key Points
- This resolution officially names April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness about the safety and well-being of children across the country.
- It highlights that about 1 in 7 children in the United States experience abuse or neglect each year, which can lead to long-term health problems like heart disease and depression.
- The resolution supports programs that help families, such as home-visiting services that have been shown to improve school readiness and graduation rates for kids.
- It also focuses on the importance of justice for victims and providing mental health support to help survivors heal from childhood trauma and online exploitation.
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Milestones
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313)
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2136-2137)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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